Volume 1

Observations on the pathology of croup: with remarks on its treatment by topical medications / By Horace Green.

  • Horace Green
Date:
1849
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Observations on the pathology of croup: with remarks on its treatment by topical medications / By Horace Green. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    PREFACE. . X1 In describing, in this work, the application of the nitrate of silver to the mucous membrane, the term cauterization is frequently employed. It is not strictly correct ; for, aso- lution of the crystals of nitrate of silver, of the strength of from two to four scruples of the salt to an ounce of distilled water, when applied freely to the mucous membrane, does not act, as has been supposed, by burning, or as a cautery;: it effects no destruction whatever of the textural matter, but forms, immediately, an union with the albumen, and other secretions of the mucous lining ; whilst it operates at the same time to produce a most favorable change in the vital action of the parts. In conclusion, this little work, and the practice herein advocated, are commended to the candor of that portion of the profession who have the liberality to admit that im- provements in the practice of our art can be made; and the energy and honesty to test such proposed improvements before condemning them. 12 Cuinron PLAGE. New York, Sept. 1848.
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